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pdaddy

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  1. Planning a huge move to Ann Arbor, suggestions greatly appreciated

    pdaddy posted a topic in General Nursing

    So my girlfriend (RN of 3 years) and I (RN of .5 years) are planning on a move to Ann Arbor in hopes of employment at the U of M hospital. I'm interested in getting into an ICU as soon as I can to get...

  2. Any male nurses here have good things to say about Dansko's?

    pdaddy posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm in the market for a new work shoe and have been doing my research. My gf who is also an RN swears by Dansko's as i see many others on this board do as well. I however have yet to see any comments...

  3. RN to BSN Online Programs. Let's hear some recommendations

    pdaddy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have only seen a couple of these threads but with very few responses. I already have 3 nursing classes towards my BSN out of the way and am looking to complete the rest totaly online. The trouble...

  4. Tncc

    pdaddy replied to jillba's topic in Emergency

    Can someone who has taken this course take a look at this practice test and let me know if it is in fact similiar to the one given. I am taking the course next week and want to know what to expect. i...

  5. Requirments for graduate nursing increasing?

    pdaddy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone sure of when the requirements for Nurse Practioner change from Masters to Doctorate?? Signing off-

  6. Ethical and moral dilemma

    pdaddy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in med/surg/trauma ICU at an inner city level ! trauma hospital. I had a pt. the other day that came in from a cardiac event and required the hypothermia protocol. He was 58 and living in an...

  7. Ethical and moral dilemma

    pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Well I did tell the family that his heart never went into a shockable rhythm according to the interrogation; that's why they think it didn't

  8. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

    pdaddy posted a topic in General Nursing

    My friend who's a fellow RN told me about open nursing positions in Iraq. Apparently they are so desperate for nurses there they are offering $200K for just 6 months. Any info on this? I tried...

  9. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

    pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Tricia, do you by chance think you could help me out with some contact information? Anything would be greatly appreciated,

  10. Any male nurses here have good things to say about Dansko's?

    pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have worked as a chef (small grill chef) in the past and i know all too well the rigors of working in a busy kitchen when you're slammed. i would hold your opinion as an authority over many other's....

  11. HELP!!!! Taking the NCLEX in 2 weeks!!!

    pdaddy replied to SuperSN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As long as you stay above 50% with the qbank questions you'll do fine. I took it last year and was faced with the same dilemma (scoring WAY higher from Saunder's) and this made me nervous as well. I...

  12. Planning a huge move to Ann Arbor, suggestions greatly appreciated

    pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thank you soooo much for the great info, it will help us out more then you know it. So sorry for the SUPER late reply, waaay too many things going on at once. it seems our move will be taking...

  13. Planning a huge move to Ann Arbor, suggestions greatly appreciated

    pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great idea that I never even considered. i will definetly be looking farther into this option, thanks! Sarah and Alex, it would be great to get advice from someone that's in the area...

  14. NCLEX HAIL STORM 265 Questions

    pdaddy replied to AliceanRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well congratulations! I took it on monday as well and still nothing! I think I'm going to make the state pay for the treatment of this ulcer they have provided me,

  15. NCLEX HAIL STORM 265 Questions

    pdaddy replied to AliceanRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you find out from checking the website or did you pay the 7 or so bucks to find out? What day did you take the

  16. NCLEX HAIL STORM 265 Questions

    pdaddy replied to AliceanRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LOL, omg you sound exactly like me. I didn't finish my tesst untill just after 1pm so I figured they would be putting it in later in the day. The site DOES say that it's updated daily and a recent...

  17. NCLEX HAIL STORM 265 Questions

    pdaddy replied to AliceanRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Why thank you, and I will be wishing the best for you. I thought the questions were tough as well but from what the statistics show the average pass with just about 50% correct. If you run aout of...

  18. Has anyone failed using Suzanne's plan?

    pdaddy replied to luv2shopp85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have been hearing a lot about Suzanne's plan, does anyone have a link to

  19. NCLEX HAIL STORM 265 Questions

    pdaddy replied to AliceanRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yup, upon further review I see that this is not the case at all. I can however view liscensure status at my state board of nursing, and from what the site says it's updated daily. I can't help but to...

  20. NCLEX HAIL STORM 265 Questions

    pdaddy replied to AliceanRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got done with taking the NCLEX RN and was taken to the end of the test. I'm now questioning whether or not the last question was 275 or fell just short. I do know however that the last question...

  21. Compatibilities references ?!?

    pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I'm in a bind, I have clinicals tomorrow at 0600 and I realized that I left my drug referance book at school. I have a list of meds I'm supposed to pass and don't know their compatibilities...

  22. Compatibilities references ?!?

    pdaddy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know of a good online source,

  23. Question about practicing out of state...ie. MI

    pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks, glad to hear I only have to take NCLEX one time :) I'll have to check out that

  24. Question about practicing out of state...ie. MI

    pdaddy posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I plan on moving to Michigan after I graduate in under a year and was wondering what was needed to make that happen. Do I need to request a different NCLEX test? What's the policy with that? Thanks...

  25. Question about practicing out of state.

    pdaddy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduate in under a year and plan on moving out of state shortly thereafter, what's needed for me to be allowed to work there as well? Thanks in